Breaking Up with the Heroine of the Female-Oriented Game - Chapter 89
Chapter 89
Baek Yoorin and the Ranking Battle (3)
*Whooosh!*
A fierce wind roared through the air.
Under the blazing midday sun, the strong gusts whipped through Lee Siwoon and Baek Yoorin’s hair, tangling it wildly.
Yet, neither of them blinked.
They just stared at each other, gripping the hilts of their swords tightly.
It seemed that at any moment, their swords would be drawn, and sword energy would fly.
“…….”
“…….”
The heavy silence pressed down on them.
For a brief moment, an unknown quietness filled the air.
Only the murmurs of the nearby trainees echoed around them.
“Lee Siwoon.”
Suddenly.
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Baek Yoorin spoke first.
Her voice, though quiet, was cold as it pierced the air.
“…Move.”
“I refuse.”
“…This has nothing to do with you. Why are you interfering?”
“I already told you.”
Lee Siwoon answered calmly, his gaze steady.
“If you’re going to cause trouble, you’ll have to go through me first.”
“Is that so…?”
Lee Siwoon, another disciple of the swordmaster.
Even Baek Yeonghyun, the greatest swordsman in the peninsula, acknowledged Siwoon’s talent.
Recently, Baek Yeonghyun had even begun personally teaching him swordsmanship.
It wasn’t common for Baek Yeonghyun to directly teach someone, so that alone was proof of how highly Siwoon’s talent was regarded.
In fact, Siwoon had been the top student upon entering Union Academy, the cradle of geniuses.
A genius among geniuses.
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Critics speculated that he had the potential to reach the level of a single-ranker someday.
But as far as I know, Siwoon has already been defeated.
By none other than Baek Yoorin.
“Do you think… you can stop me?”
If Siwoon was a genius, then Baek Yoorin was a monster.
Her talent went beyond the boundaries of common sense. It was, without a doubt, a blessing and a curse from the heavens.
After all, Baek Yoorin was the swordmaster’s top disciple.
Among the many students, she was the most exceptional.
That was Baek Yoorin.
“You… are weaker than me, aren’t you?”
“That’s all in the past.”
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Despite Baek Yoorin’s taunt, Siwoon stood firm, brimming with confidence as he took his stance.
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“Do you really think I’ll stay weaker than you forever?”
“…You definitely seem stronger than before.”
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Baek Yoorin carefully observed Siwoon, nodding to herself. Her keen eyes could gauge his growth just by his stance.
It seemed that his months of training with the swordmaster had paid off.
As expected of Siwoon.
To have grown enough for Baek Yoorin to acknowledge him in such a short time—he truly was a male protagonist.
“Hmm…”
Baek Yoorin’s gaze shifted to me as if she were deep in thought, her expression conflicted.
She tilted her head slightly, as if debating whether to cause a scene.
Eventually, she glanced around.
It seemed the trainees watching from a distance were getting on her nerves.
Baek Yoorin let out a short sigh.
“…Fine.”
She sheathed her sharp blade.
“…Today’s not the day.”
Though her expression showed a bit of disappointment, it seemed she was reserving the fight for another time, given the number of onlookers.
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“Isn’t that right, Lee Jinhyuk?”
“Baek Yoorin, what the hell are you thinking?”
I couldn’t understand why Baek Yoorin had attacked me.
No, rather than an attack, it felt more like she wanted to spar. But I couldn’t figure out why she wanted a duel with me.
After all, Baek Yoorin was a member of Rebellion.
I had been careful to avoid getting involved with her unnecessarily.
“…Are you playing dumb?”
Baek Yoorin tilted her head.
“…Don’t you remember what happened at the dojo two years ago?”
Two years ago at the dojo?
Ah, now that she mentioned it, Baek Yoorin had said “long time no see” earlier.
So, was it possible she had mistaken me for someone else?
Of course, given her personality, I doubted she would easily accept that explanation.
“…I see. For someone like you, it might’ve been too trivial to remember.”
“Baek Yoorin, sorry to say, but I think you’ve got the wrong person.”
“…The wrong person? Are you sure?”
Her voice and expression were calm, but there was a definite conviction behind Baek Yoorin’s words.
“…I saw the video. How you blocked that white-haired woman’s attack and even wounded her.”
Wait, what?
That was half by chance, though.
Why is she giving me this much credit?
“…That white-haired woman is strong.”
“Yeah, she’s strong.”
“…No trainee could’ve wounded her, even by accident.”
“…….”
Does she think I’m some kind of strong opponent because I managed to hurt Yoo Dahee?
But Baek Yoorin isn’t the type to be this battle-hungry.
“Lee Jinhyuk. I know who you really are.”
“……?”
What nonsense is she talking about now?
Who I really am?
“I’ve seen your sword… The one that Jin Soyeon has.”
“Ah.”
If it’s the sword Soyeon has, she must mean the Vigilante’s Sword.
Wait a minute.
Could it be that Baek Yoorin…
Has mistaken me for the Vigilante?
But why?
“It’s no use denying it… The skill you showed when you injured the white-haired woman, the sword Jin Soyeon has, and how you weren’t fazed by my killing intent…”
“Hey, that’s…”
“Are you going to keep pretending?”
What the hell does she mean by pretending?
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But I can’t think of a good excuse.
After all, I did give Soyeon the sword.
It’s highly unlikely that any verbal explanation would convince Baek Yoorin.
‘This is becoming a nuisance. How do I explain this? And before that, will the other members of Rebellion also think I’m the Vigilante?’
In the game’s setting, Baek Yoorin harbors resentment toward the Vigilante.
That’s because, years ago, during a sparring match in front of Baek Yeonghyun, she was utterly defeated by the Vigilante.
I knew Baek Yoorin disliked the Vigilante, but I hadn’t expected her to want a rematch.
Does she want to settle things once and for all?
‘Still, considering Baek Yoorin’s personality, she probably won’t try to kill me… right?’
Even though Baek Yoorin is a member of Rebellion, she’s not like other villains who casually commit murder.
She spent time in the back alleys, gaining experience, and then caught Yoo Dahee’s attention by chance, which led her to join.
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“…We’ll settle this during the Ranking Battle next week.”
“The Ranking Battle?”
“…I’ll challenge you.”
The Ranking Battle.
As the name implies, it’s a one-on-one combat test.
It’s a dangerous event, given that it’s a combat test for hero trainees. There are always numerous instructors and safety personnel on hand, ready for any emergency.
During the event, the media, clan members, and association heroes come to scout promising talent. It’s an opportunity for the trainees to prove their worth.
Each trainee can challenge any opponent they wish in the Ranking Battle.
The points earned vary depending on the opponent’s rank, the outcome, and the content of the battle.
If a high-ranked trainee defeats a lower-ranked one, they won’t earn many points, and they might even be ridiculed for being a coward.
But Baek Yoorin didn’t seem to care, as she said she would challenge me.
It seemed she was determined to settle things in front of a large audience during the Ranking Battle.
Great. Just great.
“It would be wise for you to accept. If you refuse…”
She glanced at me, her eyes sharp.
“…I’ll reveal your identity to everyone.”
“Hey, that’s—”
I couldn’t hide my shock at Baek Yoorin’s words.
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Reveal my identity as the Vigilante?
That would be a nightmare.
There are plenty of villains who hold a grudge against the Vigilante.
Whether true or not, being exposed to the villains would be problematic in many ways.
“Then… I’ll see you at the Ranking Battle.”
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“Hey, Baek Yoorin!”
But Baek Yoorin just glanced at me one last time before she abruptly disappeared, vanishing in an instant without looking back.
I could only stand there, staring blankly at the spot where she had been.
‘As if I wasn’t busy enough already… Why did things have to get tangled up with Baek Yoorin?’
“My identity, huh…”
Lee Siwoon, who had been standing next to me, seemed deep in thought as he lowered his head, then glanced over at me.
It looked like he was curious about the “identity” Baek Yoorin had mentioned.
“Does Baek Yoorin really know your identity?”
“What identity? She’s just mistaken. I have no idea how to clear up this misunderstanding.”
“…If you say so, I’ll believe you.”
Siwoon didn’t look like he believed me at all.
‘Sigh. What am I going to do… Hmm?’
I looked down at the sword in my hand.
Come to think of it, Baek Yoorin didn’t take her sword back.
‘Maybe I should meet her again under the pretense of returning her sword.’
The next morning.
I went to visit Baek Yoorin’s class during the morning assembly.
But Baek Yoorin hadn’t shown up at Union Academy.
I thought maybe she was just late, but she remained absent for the entire day.
It seemed she was training hard in preparation for the Ranking Battle. I even went to her house, but I couldn’t find her there, either.
And so, some time later…
“…Oh, today’s the day of the Ranking Battle. Jinhyuk, aren’t you nervous?”
“Yeah.”
Before I knew it, the day of the Ranking Battle had arrived.
End of Chapter.
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Lmaooo it seems he got some of the karma along with the power from the artifact of vigilante lol, well if the sword was in vigilante’s possession he wouldn’t have lost, he wouldn’t have come there in the first place…